- 360 Revolution
Video and pictures from the 40th anniversary celebrations of the IBM mainframe (System/360) on April 7, 2004, at the Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley, California.
http://www.computerhistory.org/ibms360_04072004
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- 64-bit Architecture
Article by Patrick Mullenon on IBM announcing 64 bit architecture.
http://www.aig.qc.ca/mvs/zseries.html
(Added: Thu Apr 06 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- Anura Guruge: Mr. SNA
Guruge's views on the IBM world, XML Web services, grids and autonomic computing.
http://www.guruge.com
(Added: Thu Mar 30 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- Architecture of the IBM System/360
1964 article coinciding with the announcement of the System/360 (S/360), the first family of computers to have the same machine architecture as IBM mainframes of today. Written by the S/360's architects: Gene Amdahl, Gerrit Blaauw and Fred Brooks.
http://www.research.ibm.com/journal/rd/441/amdahl.pdf
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- BookManager: IBM Softcopy Reader
Free Java-based software for Linux and Windows workstations. Used to read IBM manuals in BookManager format, typically on CD-ROM. Replaces IBM Library Reader (ILR).
http://www.ibm.com/software/office/bkmgr/softcopyread.html
(Added: Mon Apr 03 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- Bus-Tech
Manufactures and markets mainframe connectivity and data movement products, both under their own brand name and as an OEM.
http://www.bustech.com
(Added: Mon Apr 03 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- Canada's First z990: The First T-Rex in 65 Million Years
Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta is the first Canadian company to install an IBM eserver zSeries 990 mainframe computer, code-named T-Rex. z/Journal article is a PDF file requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader.
http://www.zjournal.com/PDF/pearkins-t%20rex.pdf
(Added: Mon Apr 03 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- Computer Measurement Group
CMG is a user group focused on performance and resource management, especially for IBM mainframes, with an annual conference and exhibition in North America. Groups link lists local CMG groups worldwide.
http://www.cmg.org
(Added: Wed Apr 05 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- Coupling Facility Structure Sizer: CFSIZER
A Web-based application used to calculate the size of each IBM software product's structure within a Parallel Sysplex Coupling Facility (CF).
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/cfsizer
(Added: Mon Apr 03 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- Dictionary of the Mainframe World
6000 words and phrases currently in use and from the past, technical and marketing terms, as heard in IBM mainframe computer environments.
http://www.sdsusa.com/dictionary
(Added: Thu Apr 06 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- Dinos Web Ring
Access to over 30 Web sites run by individuals interested in mainframes.
http://www.chopf.com/dinoring.shtml
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- Disaster Recovery Journal
Although business continuity is the focus, many articles are mainframe-related. Also hosts an annual conference.
http://www.drj.com
(Added: Wed Apr 05 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- EMC: Mainframe Offerings
Storage platforms and software for IBM mainframes.
http://www.emc.com/products/systems/mainframe/index.jsp
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- Enterprise IS News
Industry information relevant to organizations with IBM mainframes, covering new and updated hardware and software products, vendor news and industry research. A free news service published every Wednesday, also available by e-mail subscription.
http://www.xephon.com/isnews
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- Eric Loriaux
Large collection of categorized links covering IBM mainframe hardware and software topics, with special emphasis on the needs of systems programmers.
http://www.loriaux.com
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- eServer Magazine, Mainframe Edition
A bimonthly IBM publication with technical overview and how-to articles and tips, mostly on systems software, with some hardware coverage; plus IBM and non-IBM product news. Written by IBM and non-IBM authors.
http://www.eservercomputing.com/mainframe
(Added: Mon Apr 03 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- Fujitsu Mainframe Servers
Manufacturer of IBM mainframe-compatible servers, services, software and storage. Fujitsu acquired Amdahl, originally founded by IBM System/360 architect Gene Amdahl.
http://www.fujitsu.com/services/computing/server/mainframe/
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- Gallery of Old Iron
A collection of old IBM System 360 and System 370 mainframes, along with some other systems and components.
http://home.nc.rr.com/deh/GALLERY/INDEX.HTM
(Added: Sat Apr 01 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- Gilbert Saint-flour
Links to P/390 information and z/OS freeware, as well as Gilbert's own z/OS tools and documentation.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/gsf
(Added: Wed Apr 05 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- GUIDE SHARE Europe (GSE) UK Region
United Kingdom region of GUIDE SHARE Europe, a merger of SHARE and GUIDE operations in the UK.
http://www.gse.org.uk/
(Added: Thu Apr 06 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- GUIDE SHARE Europe: GSE
The merger of the European portion of the IBM user groups GUIDE and SHARE.
http://www.gse.org/
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- Hitachi Data Systems
HDS provides hardware storage systems for multiple platforms, including the IBM mainframe. Related support, software and training is also available.
http://www.hds.com/products_services/storage_systems/enterprise_storage
(Added: Mon Apr 03 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- IBM 360/370/3090/390
A condensed history of IBM mainframes and their operating systems from System/360 through System/390.
http://www.beagle-ears.com/lars/engineer/comphist/ibm360.htm
(Added: Mon Apr 03 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- IBM Corporate Archives
Includes a Search facility. Catalog link then Products and Services includes information on and pictures of many historical pieces of mainframe hardware.
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/history
(Added: Sat Apr 01 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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- IBM Dictionary of Computing
An updated on-line version of the once popular book, now officially known as the Glossary of Computing Terms.
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/terminology/goc/gocmain.htm
(Added: Wed Apr 05 2006 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
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